Wrong Or Right

What is right and what is wrong So much gray and so many songs Just because I can does it mean that I should? If I appear pleasant then should I be rude? There are many such questions to ponder in life So many in fact that it causes us strife. I wonder sometimes if what I know is right Is somehow considered wrong in another’s sight. My upbringing taught me to be gentle and kind To help others when I see they are in a bind. To be fair and just in all my various dealings And to always be considerate of others’ feelings To always do a day’s work for a day’s pay. When the sun is shining you got to make hay. But some other folks don’t see it the same The rules are some different in life’s game They are taught to lie and encouraged to steal That dying is holy and it’s alright to kill. Some worship cattle and won’t eat beef Pierce their faces and wear sandals on their feet I ain’t saying that they are wrong or right And I ain’t saying that we should go and fight What I am saying is it ain’t right for me And I wish these folks would let me be I think “do unto others” is a mighty good rule And I stay away from folks that I think are a fool Respect is earned by respecting others And I just wish we could all be brothers.